Six cars badly damaged in Vasile Lupu str. crash

Six cars were seriously damaged in a violent accident that happened last night on Vasile Lupu str. in Chisinau. The driver who allegedly caused the incident required medical attention but refused hospitalization.

Food safety warning after Propiconazole found in imported dill and parsley

The National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA) in Moldova has overseen the disposal of a 15-tonne consignment of fresh dill and parsley immediately following its importation.

Unregistered health supplements sold on illicit market in Moldova

Food supplements were illegally imported into the Republic of Moldova and sold domestically without state authorisation, police say.

Driver questioned after rocket launcher parts seized near Romania border

A truck carrying military components was stopped at the Albița border crossing on the Moldova-Romania border overnight.

Suspected network members detained over Prut River border crossing

Two Moldovan nationals have been arrested, suspected of operating an organised crime network to facilitate migrant smuggling into the European Union.

Moldova targets shadow economy with strengthened labor inspections

The European Union has launched a project to assist Moldova in tackling undeclared work and informal pay practices, often known locally as "envelope wages".

Death of Ilie Ilașcu, key figure in landmark ECtHR ruling against Russia and Moldova

Former political prisoner Ilie Ilașcu is being laid to rest today at Bellu Cemetery in Bucharest. The Republic of Moldova has declared a day of national mourning, with a symbolic farewell ceremony held in Chișinău for the public to pay respects.

Teacher investment is key to reforming education in Moldova, UNICEF says

The Republic of Moldova has registered notable progress in safeguarding children's rights, yet significant challenges persist, particularly regarding institutional capacity, stated Maha Damaj, UNICEF Country Representative in Moldova.

How Braille literacy courses support visually impaired people in Moldova

The persistent lack of access to education for individuals with disabilities presents a significant challenge.

Chișinău urges public transport use following overnight snowfall

The first snow of the season fell across the Republic of Moldova during the night of 18-19 November, marking the onset of winter.

“The enemies of the media”: Chișinău, regional center for press freedom talks

Chisinau served as the meeting point for several journalists from both our country and abroad for two days. They gathered for the South-Eastern Europe Media Forum (SEEMF), which this year focused on the theme "The enemies of the media and how to deal with them." During the forum, participants discussed the growing pressures on free media and explored new trends in investigative journalism.

Surveillance cameras will be installed around former National Hotel, footage to stream directly to Police

The former "National" hotel, a dilapidated building located in the center of Chisinau, will be monitored by video surveillance, with the footage being transmitted to the police. This decision was approved by the Commission for Emergencies of the Chisinau municipality on November 18. According to the municipality, this measure aims to enhance security in the area, which has seen several tragic incidents over the years.